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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 1999 91(18):1537-1538; doi:10.1093/jnci/91.18.1537
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 91, No. 18, 1537-1538, September 15, 1999
© 1999 Oxford University Press

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Incurable Childhood Cancers Pose Painful End-of-Life Issues

Mike Miller

When a cancer patient becomes terminal, end-of-life issues can be quite difficult, both for the patient and his or her family. But when that cancer patient is a child, these issues can be especially wrenching. Recent studies point to a lack of real understanding about how to treat children whose suffering may best be served by palliative care rather than aggressive curative approaches.

"While high-quality palliative care is now the expected standard of care for adult cancer patients," said Joanne Wolfe, M.D., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, "with children, we often emphasize aggressive over palliative care."



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  		Dr. Joanne Wolfe

 
End-of-life issues such as a child's understanding of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Quality of Life

Wide Gap

Denying Pain

Compassionate Care


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